Disassembly And Assembly: Halfshaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft in this article.
Remove the boot clamps.

Fig 1: Identifying Boot Clamps

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Separate the boot from the inboard constant velocity (CV) joint housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Housing Boot

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Remove the retaining ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Retaining Ring

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Remove the inboard CV joint housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Inboard CV Joint Housing

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Index-mark the inner race and ball cage.

Fig 5: Identifying Index-Mark On Inner Race And Ball Cage

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Remove the 6 balls.

Fig 6: Identifying 6 Balls

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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring

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Remove the inner race and the ball cage.

Fig 8: Identifying Inner Race And The Ball Cage

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Remove the inboard boot.

Fig 9: Removing Inboard Boot

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Remove the boot clamps.

Fig 10: Locating Boot Clamps

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Remove the outboard boot.

Fig 11: Identifying Outboard Boot

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NOTE: If the grease is contaminated, clean and inspect the joint for wear. Install a new outboard CV joint and interconnecting shaft assembly if worn/damaged.

Check the grease for contamination.